All Obituaries

Lewis D. Gandee, 83 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Born on January 30, 1936 in Wanego, WV to the late J. Walter and Mallie (Lloyd) Gandee, he had been a Canal Fulton resident for over 56 years and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Co. with over 30 years of service. Lewis was a member of the Masonic National Lodge F&AM #568, the Canal Fulton Breakfast Club and especially loved spending time with his 15 grandchildren and 26...

John Marvin Weaver, 81, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care with family by his side. John was born in Canal Fulton to the late Willard and Lydia (Wittman) Weaver and was a Canal Fulton area resident all of this life. He was a member of the Canal Fulton Lions Club for 45 years. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by daughter, Lynette Marie Weaver and sister, Aletha Gardner. John leaves behind his loving wife, Beatrice Weaver; son, Jeffery...

Richard "Dick" Meadows, age 84 of Canal Fulton, passed away Feb. 1, 2019. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Kathleen; He is survived by two sons, Kevin and Rick, four granddaughters and numerous great-grandchildren. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He made friends everywhere he went. Funeral Services will be held THURSDAY, 11:30am at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton with Calling Hours...

Nina Aikey (Smith) went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 6, 2019. Her life began in 1924 in a basket left on a front porch on South Street in Akron. Then adopted by Harry and Effie Krohn. She married Bradford Smith during WWII and worked at the PX in Liberal Kansas where Brad was stationed. They moved back to Akron where she worked for the City of Akron 30+ years until retirement. Nina retired to Fla. where she lived for 30+ year. While in Fla. at age 60 she learned to fly a plane. She...

Marnie E. Maxwell, 44 of Canton formerly of Florida, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. Born July 27, 1974 in Akron, she was employed as a Registered Nurse. Preceded in death by her mother, Marcie; she is survived by her sons, Corbin and Connor Maxwell; father, Larry (Karen) Ketler. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family.

John F. Lavis, Sr. (Jack), 77, of Canal Fulton passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2019. Born on December 12th, 1941 to the late Fred and Leita Lavis of Sophia, West Virginia. Jack served 4 years in the U.S. Army and was employed by Brilex.   He enjoyed all types of dance and taught East Coast Swing, he was an avid golfer, and loved going on golf trips and outings with his son. He spent a great deal of time with his family and took pleasure in attending his...

Leonard "Lenny" Paoletti, Jr., 84 of Akron died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Summa, Akron City Campus.  Lenny was born April 2, 1934 in Akron to the late Leonard and Katherine (Rachubka) Paoletti and had lived most of his life in Akron.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a baker for Kistlers Bakery from 1951- 1983 and retired as a baker for area Apples.  During his retirement he was active with the Knights of Columbus.  Lenny enjoyed bingo,...

Patricia A. Floyd, 79 of Cuyahoga Falls formerly of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Per the family's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Earnest Ayres of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away quietly at home on January 21, 2019. Born in Erwin, West Virginia to the late Virgil O. & Ethel M. (Lambert) Ayers; he had spent his adult life in Northeast Ohio. He had served 4 years in the US Air Force during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1956.  He retired from Montgomery Ward as an Electronic Technician in 1991.  He was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church, Canal Fulton, OH and dear friend to Trinity...

Mary Ann Davis, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2018 at Aultman Hospital. Funeral Services will be held TUESDAY, 12pm Noon at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton. Entombment at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Massillon. Visitation will be held ONE HOUR PRIOR to service time.